Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Wells | Maine

What We’re Doing
Protecting 5,300 acres of salt marshes and bird estuaries alongside key community partners.

Our Goal
Mitigate threats to some of Maine’s most precious coastline and marshes by permanently protecting land.

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Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge by the Numbers

5,300+

acres protected

50+

miles of coastline protected

50+

years of conservation work

The Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge Story

Located at the southern tip of Maine, Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge is regarded as one of the state’s most significant networks of conserved public land.

As this region of Maine grows in popularity and development, protecting the refuge is more important than ever. It provides a comprehensive trail network known for its commitment to wheelchair accessibility.

Trust for Public Land is committed to a long-term partnership with local communities and Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge to conserve critical surrounding properties in southern coastal Maine, including Timber Point, Shorebird Point, and Fortune Rocks.

About This Project

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Birds—and Birders—Are Your Extended Family

Birds are like family—no, really. They appear at memorable times in your life, visit you again and again, and give you a special feeling of connectedness in an otherwise disjointed world. If not relatives, they can definitely feel like old friends: grounding us in place, adding warmth to our experiences, making us smile, and creating a sense of gravity by their mere presence.

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Get in Touch with Our Maine Team

Portland Office

30 Danforth Street
Suite 106
Portland, ME, 04101
(207) 772-7424
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Betsy Cook

Associate Vice President, Maine State Director

(207) 772-7424
[email protected]